Description
Cucumber Salad with Red Onion and Feta is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines the crispness of cucumbers, the sweetness of red onions, and the tangy creaminess of feta cheese. Tossed in a light dressing, this salad is perfect for summer gatherings or as a side to grilled meats. With its bright colors and zesty flavors, it?s sure to impress your guests while being incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups English cucumbers (sliced thin)
- 1 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh dill (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and slice them thinly, about a quarter-inch thick. Peel if desired.
- Thinly slice the red onions; soak in cold water for 10 minutes if too pungent.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and chopped dill.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, red onions, crumbled feta, and dressing; toss gently until well-coated.
- Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg